Purdy, Brock and New York Giants
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After leading the 49ers to a thrilling Week 1 road win over the Seattle Seahawks, Brock Purdy missed the next two games with a toe injury. He returned for Week 4 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, but re-aggravated the injury and has been sidelined ever since.
San Francisco has been without starting quarterback Brock Purdy for most of the year. Here's what we know about his status for Week 9.
The main injuries of note here in this AFC Championship Game rematch is that the Chiefs will be without Isiah Pacheco, meaning more carries for Kareem Hunt and rookie Brashard Smith, and the Bills will be without Joshua Palmer, who's been solid as a third or fourth receiving option in Buffalo's offense.
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49ers QB Brock Purdy doing more at practice this week as recovery continues
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is doing more in practice this week as he works his way back from a toe injury.
One of the many players on the San Francisco 49ers ' roster who has gotten bitten hard by the injury bug is starting quarterback Brock Purdy. Following their Week 1 win over the Seattle Seahawks, he was diagnosed with turf toe, and while he returned for Week 4, he has missed every other game so far this year.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy has only played two games this season due to turf toe but has a chance to return this weekend when his team faces the New York Giants on the road. Purdy last played on Sept. 28, with Mac Jones taking over the starting QB duties while Purdy has been sidelined.
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Why 49ers are taking cautious approach with Brock Purdy's return from toe injury
A month ago, Brock Purdy returned to face the Jaguars and aggravated his toe injury. Now, the 49ers want to make sure that doesn't happen again.
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49ers' Brock Purdy to miss fifth straight start with toe injury, could play backup role
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Quarterback Brock Purdy will miss his fifth straight start for the San Francisco 49ers with a toe injury, but he has made enough progress that he could be available in a backup role on Sunday against the New York Giants.
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